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2010 NBA All-Star Game Results: East Downs West 141-139; Wade Named All-Star MVP

By Coach | February 15th, 2010

It was a record crowd over at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium with 100,713 people on hand to witness the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. The gathering of the NBA’s best treated the record number of fans to see their favorite hoop stars led by LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard who gave quite [...]

Stoudamire to Cavs for Ilgauskas and Hickson

By Coach | February 14th, 2010

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bound to be a power if this deal comes through. Sources say the Amare Stoudemire is close to rejoining Shaquille O’Neal over at Cleveland further beefing up the frontline of King James and company. In return, the Phoenix Suns will get Zydrunas Ilgauskas and J.J. Hickson.
The Suns are just actually after [...]

Scottie Pippen Issues Statement Regarding ‘Midgets vs. Mascots’ Movie

By Coach | January 9th, 2010

Scottie Pippen, a seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of six NBA title teams, today issued the following statement regarding his role in the movie “Midgets vs. Mascots”:
“Given the recent controversy surrounding Gary Coleman, the fact that I’ve been repeatedly asked questions about my small part in the movie ‘Midgets vs. Mascots,’ and a related [...]

Noah Irked by the LeBron James’ Dance

By Coach | December 6th, 2009

Seeing players whoop it up at times, especially if you are up by 19 points is only natural. Some players, even Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James, may be prone to doing some crazy things like dancing and all but that is just part of being happy of playing too good. Unfortunately Joakim Noah of the Chicago [...]

Iverson Offered 1 Year Contract by Sixers

By Coach | December 2nd, 2009

Unless he demands for more, all roads lead to Philadelphia for supposedly retired guard Allen Iverson. Reports have it that the Sixers have offered their former franchise player a 1 year non-guaranteed contract. If both parties should come to an agreement, Iverson may very well suit up in the next game which ironically would be [...]

The Good and Bad of Game Day Injections

By Coach | August 26th, 2009

Game day injections work like a magic pain relief bullet for some athletes but they may also pose complications if not administered correctly or if the individual does not comply with doctor guidelines, reveals a new clinical review published in the September/October issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
“All soft tissue injections for pain [...]

Richard Jefferson Going to the San Antonio Spurs!

By Coach | June 23rd, 2009

Don’t be surprised in the next couple of days if you see Richard Jefferson donning a new uniform. If the terms of the trade finally become official, Jefferson will be moving over to the San Antonio Spurs which will further bolster its talented front court.
The trade is a 3 for 1 deal according to [...]

Boston Celtics Shipping Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen

By Coach | June 23rd, 2009

After a disappointing run in the 2009 NBA playoffs, you know that heads would roll as far as the deposed NBA Champion Boston Celtics are concerned. And surprisingly, two names which have been responsible for keeping up the hopes of the Celtics during the playoffs may yet find themselves on the trading block. The two [...]

Lebron James is King; wins 2009 MVP Award

By jammyc | May 5th, 2009

Lebron James has finally been paid his due. As a young player, everyone knew he would be destined for greatness. He was drafted 1st overall in a draft class that included Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and many others back in 2004. He won the Rookie of the Year Award that year, going head [...]

Howard Records Ninth 20-20 Game of the Season

By jammyc | April 5th, 2009

The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks in their last meeting 88-82, thanks to Dwight Howard’s 20-20 performance; his ninth this season. Dwight Howard led his team with 21 points, grabbed 23 boards, dished 5 dimes, stole the ball 3 times, and rejected 4 shot attempts. Talk about an all-around game. He also did this [...]